Deck Strategies
Greasefang, Okiba Boss
Jim's deck focused on a Stax-like strategy, utilizing hatebears to crew vehicles and apply pressure on opponents.
Tana, the Bloodsower and Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Cicada's deck revolved around aggressive creature combat, aiming to rapidly generate tokens and equip them for maximum damage.
Thrasios, Triton Hero and Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Cobblepot's deck played a control role, aiming to gain incremental advantage and disrupt opponent strategies.
Kenrith, the Returned King
Squirrel Mob's deck aimed to exploit Dockside Extortionist combos and leverage the flexibility of Kenrith's abilities.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jim's usage of Unmarked Grave to put Smuggler's Copter into his graveyard showcased an unorthodox but effective strategy for vehicle decks.
- 2
Squirrel Mob's casting of Finale of Devastation for Dockside Extortionist demonstrated the power of the card in generating a substantial amount of treasures, providing a significant mana advantage.
- 3
The casting of Aether Sworn Cannonist by Jim served as an effective way to limit the number of non-artifact spells other players could cast, slowing down the pace of the game.
Notable Cards
Unmarked Grave
Smuggler's Copter
Finale of Devastation
Dockside Extortionist
Summary
The game started with a quick pace as players cast their commanders and started ramping up. Jim, piloting a Greasefang deck, focused on building a strong board presence with vehicles and hatebears. Cicada's Tana and Ardenn deck prioritized aggressive creature combat, while Cobblepot's Thrasios and Armix deck sought incremental advantage throughout the game. Meanwhile, Squirrel Mob's Kenrith deck aimed to exploit Dockside Extortionist combos. Key turning points included Jim's casting of Unmarked Grave to put Smuggler's Copter in his graveyard, and Squirrel Mob's casting of Finale of Devastation to bring Dockside Extortionist on the field, generating a massive amount of treasures. While the winner isn't clear from the provided transcript, the game was characterized by a back-and-forth battle with several shifts in advantage.